haircuts

noun

plural of haircut
as in hairstyles
a style or arrangement of hair he hopes the new haircut will make him look more mature for the job interview

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Recent Examples of haircuts After the parade, thousands gather in Washington Park for a picnic and festival featuring free hairstyling, haircuts, school supplies, and health screenings, along with crafts, vendors, college admissions representatives, and a job fair. — Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 McManus’ coworkers spent those days helping students enroll in classes, pick up their schedules, attend backpack giveaways and get free haircuts before the school year begins. — Leslie Griffy, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 Treats, entertainment, free haircuts and hair braiding, school supplies, health checks for adults and children, and giveaways will be available in Washington Park following the parade. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Expect a basketball showcase, free haircuts, gaming with a cop, food and free bookbag and school supply giveaways. — Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026 Last year’s inaugural event exceeded expectations by serving 590 students with free backpacks, school supplies, books and haircuts, along with connections to community organizations — all at no cost to families. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 To maintain the shape of a stacked bob, get regular haircuts, about every four to six weeks. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 However, not many haircuts caused as much pandemonium as the curly pixie that came on season 2 of the WB drama. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Androgynous haircuts focus on self-expression, individuality, and fluidity rather than traditional labels. — Genesis Rivas, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircuts
  1. hairstyles
  2. hairdos
  3. coiffures
  4. ponytails
  5. cuts
Noun
  • Teens are notorious for experimenting with everything from hairstyles to clothing in the name of self-expression.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The sophisticated updo Kate is well-known for her hairstyles, which are nothing short of masterful.
    — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 July 2026
Definition of hairstyles
Noun
  • For many young girls, back-to-school season is a prime time to test out new hairdos and styles for the upcoming year.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • An homage to Catherine O’Hara featured all her iconic hairdos on the city’s Jumbotron, garnering over 3 million impressions.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hairdos
Noun
  • This need not be a burly bully who sizes up wardrobes and coiffures to decide who would best decorate your party.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Definition of coiffures
Noun
  • High ponytails can feel like a big commitment—that's where the easy-breezy low ponytail comes in.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 June 2026
Definition of ponytails
Noun
  • Superficial or not, those cuts were bloody, and prosecutors showed the jury the blood stains found in the family’s Duxbury home.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, some critics have said cuts made last year to federal food-monitoring systems for pathogens, such as cyclospora, could exacerbate the challenges.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of cuts

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